In a traditional New Orleans jazz funeral, mourners follow a brass band playing dirges. When they leave the cemetery, the music changes tempo — "Oh, when the saints go marchin' in" — and everyone dances, celebrating the deceased and the gift of life. It's been something like that in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina hit on Aug. 29, 2005, and leaking levees almost drowned the city. We don't forget, but we had to begin again, so we did. Returning residents, joined by young entrepreneurs who moved here after the storm, led the way. Tourists are discovering a revived city too. There still are issues, of course, but plenty to celebrate. Last year, 9.28...

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